“Dear PoPville,
I want to let the community know about an event we have going on to support a local DJ who’s suffered a traumatic brain injury. The events she throws have been attended by thousands of area music lovers over the years.
Annie Nguyen aka Vanniety Kills is a DJ who’s done so much to create safe spaces for the dance music and LGBTQ communities over her years playing in DC. (more…)
“The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-powered charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.”
Please help us in this fight. And if anyone donates $50 or more – I’ll throw in a PoPville sweatshirt (above) I have one small, one medium, one large and one XL so those’ll be on a first come first served basis. To everyone else, please give what you can because our team, Boundary Stone, has a huge fundraising goal this year and I got off to a late start so I’m way behind. You can make your donation here. The shaving event is March 10th at Boundary Stone which is always fun so please consider coming out for that and lifting a pint or two for a good cause. Thank you!
Of course The Pug is celebrating their anniversary while benefiting a good cause. Good people. Mark it – this Wednesday 7-9pm.
1234 H Street, NE
Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
Ed. Note: Cupid’s Undie Run is a fundraiser for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
From MPD:
“On Saturday, February 9, 2019, Cupid’s Undie Run will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the event from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m:
E Street between 9th Street and 6th Street, NW
6th Street between E Street, NW and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 6th Street, NW and 3rd Street, NW
3rd Street between Constitution Avenue, NW and Independence Avenue, NW
The following streets will be closed from 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
There was a devastating fire on 24th St NE in Kingman Park yesterday morning that displaced 5 households on the block, three of those had their homes completely destroyed. Thankfully, no one was injured in the fire. The neighborhood is banding together to raise relief funds for those families.”
3404 Wisconsin Avenue, NW courtesy Silver
“Dear PoPville,
Leveling the Playing Field is an organization that collects used and excess sports equipment to distribute to programs and schools in low-income communities.
This Friday, February 1, Silver New American Brasserie in Cathedral Heights will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit LPF, featuring guest bartenders, a raffle, and special cocktails and guests. Silver is donating 10% of all proceeds to LPF, so please come out and help kids get off the sidelines and into the game! (more…)
via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
A dear friend, Daryl, and his family were innocent victims of the senseless gun violence in DC and have a long road to recovery ahead of them. Daryl is a friendly colleague, devoted dad and husband, and all-around good guy who worked at Patagonia DC for 10 years. To make a hard situation even more challenging, Daryl is the main breadwinner for his family and won’t be able to work as he recovers from numerous surgeries AND they can’t receive some support from the Victim of Violence Lost Wages Act because the program is frozen during the government shutdown.
Some of us started this Go Fund Me page to help support Daryl and his family (affectionately known as “the Wolfpack”) during this difficult time. This kind family has given so much to the DC community and is now struggling in so many ways.”
Ed. Note: An arrest has now been made.
“Dear PoPville,
Thank you for spreading the word about the vicious attack on our dog walker [Ed. Note: MPD has now released video of the assailants, you can see the very disturbing incident here. Please contact police with any info.] earlier this week. We are really grateful to you for sharing information so widely and hope it will help find the two assailants.
A number of your readers have asked about ways to support her and her family. We plan to continue to pay her while she recovers and some of her medical costs will be reimbursed by the DC Crime Victims Compensation Fund, but there will be additional costs associated with her recovery (including lost wages from family members who will have to take time off to care for her). We have started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to offset those costs for her. Anyone interested in donating can find more information here.
She’s one of the kindest and most loving people I’ve ever met. While no one deserves to be attacked like this, it’s especially distressing that she was a victim of this horrific attack.
Sincerely,
Lesley, Caesar, and Ana (her clients)”
Photo by PoPville flickr user John Sonderman
From a press release:
“One of the most troubling stories arising from the current government shut down is the break in pay for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). While the other members of the uniformed services are receiving pay, the men and women of the Coast Guard are not. The USCG falls under the Department of Homeland Security, which has not received its appropriation due to the shutdown.
One organization that will be called on to meet the short-term needs of Coast Guardsmen in financial distress is Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA). “Established and operated by Coast Guard people for Coast Guard people, CGMA provides a way to extend compassion to one another in times of need. It serves as a vital financial safety net, promoting financial stability and general wellbeing, fostering high morale and encouraging a sense of loyalty to the Coast Guard.”
In response to this looming crisis, Kenneth H. Nash Post #8 on Capitol Hill will be conducting a special happy hour fundraiser at its post at 224 D ST SE Washington DC 20003, from 5:30PM to 8PM on 17 January 2019. The fundraiser will be headlined by Nashville recording Artists ‘Wil Gravatt’ band (https://www.wilgravatt.com/). The cost of the event is $10. In addition, The Post will be conducting a 50/50 drawing and a silent auction. The Post has started a Go Fund Me Page for those who wish to separately donate (https://goo.gl/N4Unca). All proceeds from the event go to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. (more…)
2020 Shannon Pl, SE via GoFundMe
Thanks to all who passed on this important fundraiser:
“Today, December 26th, the day after Christmas, our friends at the Anacostia Playhouse came to work and discovered they had been robbed. Thieves broke in and stole several laptops and computers, a tablet, box office cash, blank checks and credit cards (which they quickly used to make unauthorized purchases). As if that wasn’t bad enough, the robbers used a crowbar and broke into locked cupboards and filing cabinets.
In addition to leaving destruction and heartbreak in their wake, the thieves caused thousands of dollars in damages and stolen property. The Anacostia Playhouse has a huge impact on Anacostia and DC’s arts’ scene but they are still a tiny Ward 8 nonprofit. This crime will have a substantial and devastating impact on their operations — just as the Playhouse is about to host rehearsals on their next production, American Moor (Jan 11 – Feb 3). The Anacostia Playhouse will need financial, logistical and community support in the coming days and weeks. (more…)